Kirkland, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98033
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,338
- 1,440/sq mi High-density area
- $182,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,491,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kirkland pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,440
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98033 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98033 (Kirkland, WA) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 420.3 in 2023 to 435.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98033 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kirkland, King County, Washington, with 34,338 residents across 23.9 square miles, a density of 1,440 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98033 skews affluent, with a median household income of $182,500 (101% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $114,688. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,491,700 (192% above the average Washington ZIP), while 63.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,458.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98033 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kirkland, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98033.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
382 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
193 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
175 establishments
- Construction 151
Construction
151 establishments
- Finance and insurance 150
Finance and insurance
150 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98033, Kirkland, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
34,338
Population
23.9
Area (sq mi)
1,440
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98033?
40.0
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
24.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$182,500
Median Household Income
+101% vs state ZIP avg
$114,688
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98033 ranks nationally
Kirkland, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$182,500 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,448housing units
18,448
Total Housing Units
17,400
Occupied Units
1,048
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,491,700
Median Home Value
+192% vs state ZIP avg
$2,458
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
436
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+336%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98033 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +336% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 309 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 328 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 389 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 420 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 436 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,809 business establishments in ZIP 98033, employing approximately 26,821 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,663,281,000.
1,809
Businesses
26,821
Employees
$4.7B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 382 | 21.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 193 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 175 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 151 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 150 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 146 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 132 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 104 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 89 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 77 | 4.3% |
| Information | 61 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 50 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 20 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98033 vs 98034 →
ZIP 98033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98052
Redmond (98052)
58,442 residents
- 98115
Seattle (98115)
46,206 residents
- 98105
Seattle (98105)
43,924 residents
- 98034
Kirkland (98034)
40,407 residents
- 98033
Kirkland (98033)
34,338 residents
- 98011
Bothell (98011)
29,212 residents
- 98004
Bellevue (98004)
27,946 residents
- 98021
Bothell (98021)
26,722 residents
- 98007
Bellevue (98007)
24,889 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98033 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98039
Medina (98039)
$250,000 median income
- 98021
Bothell (98021)
$183,786 median income
- 98004
Bellevue (98004)
$182,545 median income
- 98033
Kirkland (98033)
$182,500 median income
- 98052
Redmond (98052)
$163,460 median income
- 98005
Bellevue (98005)
$160,849 median income
- 98115
Seattle (98115)
$156,142 median income
- 98034
Kirkland (98034)
$135,219 median income
- 98011
Bothell (98011)
$131,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98033 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98034 | Kirkland, WA | 40,407 | 2.9 mi |
| 98004 | Bellevue, WA | 27,946 | 4.0 mi |
| 98052 | Redmond, WA | 58,442 | 3.4 mi |
| 98005 | Bellevue, WA | 17,714 | 4.4 mi |
| 98011 | Bothell, WA | 29,212 | 5.4 mi |
| 98039 | Medina, WA | 2,971 | 3.7 mi |
| 98115 | Seattle, WA | 46,206 | 4.2 mi |
| 98105 | Seattle, WA | 43,924 | 4.4 mi |
| 98007 | Bellevue, WA | 24,889 | 4.8 mi |
| 98021 | Bothell, WA | 26,722 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98033, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (34,338 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98033 in?
ZIP code 98033 (Kirkland) is located in King County, Washington. King County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/king-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98033?
ZIP code 98033 in Kirkland, WA has a population of 34,338 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98033?
The median household income in ZIP 98033 is $182,500, which is 139% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98033?
The median home value in ZIP 98033 is $1,491,700, which is 436% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98033 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98033?
ZIP code 98033 has 1,809 business establishments employing approximately 26,821 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98033 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (382), Real estate and rental and leasing (193), Health care and social assistance (175). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98033 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 336%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98033?
In ZIP code 98033, 81.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98033 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98033?
In ZIP code 98033, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98033 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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